Just like its gasoline-powered predecessor, the GMC Hummer EV is one of the most impressive—and also one of the most power-hungry—vehicles in its class. But that’s not why buyers choose it. Above all, it’s a symbol of success and status.
The GMC Hummer EV is a vehicle of extremes, in every aspect of its design. Ironically, that’s exactly what makes it so appealing—and GMC knows it. That’s why the American automaker has enhanced the Hummer EV for 2026, improving its performance even further, though it hardly needed it.
A Brick That Moves at Light Speed
Three seconds—that’s all it takes for the massive 9,000-pound block of metal and plastic that is the GMC Hummer EV to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (about 96 km/h). And now, for 2026, GMC has somehow managed to improve even that. The truck now features a new “WTF” mode—short for Watts to Freedom—that cuts the 0–60 mph time down to just 2.8 seconds.
When you activate this drive mode, the vehicle lowers itself and preps the battery to deliver maximum energy to the motors. You press both the brake and accelerator simultaneously, and the system lets you know when it’s time to release the brake. According to General Motors, this launch produces a G-force of 0.8—which is extremely impressive for a vehicle of this size.
GMC is also introducing a new carbon fiber special edition for the 2026 model year, which is expected to significantly raise the top-end price of the Hummer EV—both for the pickup and SUV versions.
In addition, the American truck now offers a new drive mode that allows the front and rear wheels to turn in opposite directions, making tight turns much easier—a particularly useful feature for off-road driving.
As if that weren’t enough, the 2026 GMC Hummer EV also gains bidirectional charging, allowing it to charge another vehicle. Both the truck and SUV versions are also getting several new colors and a few additional features.
Jean-Sébastien Poudrier
